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FJ53 DDO

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,239 mi
Last recorded90,239 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 DDO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2010 90,239 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 90,064 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 73,833 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 73,833 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 57,467 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 57,467 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 43,623 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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FJ53 DDO is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 61,361 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ53 DDO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ53 DDO registered?

FJ53 DDO is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is FJ53 DDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ53 DDO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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